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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (“EMT”) TRAINING
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (“EMT”) TRAINING
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizing the critical need for well-trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) within Sullivan County, supports initiatives that enhance recruitment and training in emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Community College offers an EMT training program that serves as a valuable pipeline for producing qualified and well-trained emergency responders; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with Sullivan County Community College to fund EMT student scholarships to reduce financial barriers and encourage enrollment in the EMT program; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is the recipient of a New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (NYS DOH EMS) sustainability grant award which will fund this scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is expected to increase local interest and participation in emergency medical services, thereby strengthening the public health and emergency response capabilities within the county;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to enter into an agreement with Sullivan County Community College to provide scholarships not to exceed $1,300 per eligible EMT student with a total cost not to exceed $40,000, which may cover tuition, books and equipment, subject to form approved by the County Attorney’s Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this EMT scholarship program will be administered by the Sullivan County Bureau of EMS/Division of Public Safety subject to the terms of the NYS DOH EMS sustainability grant program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the NYS DOH EMS sustainability grant funding be terminated the County of Sullivan shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.